Q&A for How to Care for Marimos

According to Fishlore.com, you can keep the two together. The shrimp will seem to be eating the Marimo. However, it is more likely that they are eating what's on the plant rather than the plant itself.

Keeping guppies and bettas together is not recommended, as guppies have flashy, bright fins that commonly make the betta in the tank attack.

If the seller is one you trust and can back up, then yes you can buy a marimo online. Be sure to check reviews and look for pictures to make sure they send real and healthy marimos.

The carbon dioxide in sparkling water creates those familiar air bubbles, which is an easy form of carbon that the Marimo will use for photosynthesis.

Form the fresh divisions into a ball by rolling between the hands. Use a piece of thread to wrap around the new divisions and tie the ends together. This will retain the spherical shape. Place the new divisions into a container full of water. Do not use distilled water, because it lacks vital minerals.

Marimos grow only 5mm in a year. You might not realize it is growing. Be sure to clean your jar and the water each week.

No, marimos absorb nutrients from water. Be sure it has enough clean water and fresh air.

Try using a little less water, and make sure there's some space at the top to allow air circulation.

The water will smell if you don't clean it. You need to clean it once a week.

Marimo moss balls are safe to keep with turtles. They provide oxygen, help control algae growth, and maintain nitrogen and phosphate levels in the tank.

It's okay if there's a cut. It will grow back quickly. If part of your marimo is sick, cut out the sick part, and it will be okay.

Signs that your Marimo may be dead include brown or white sections, a change in the shade of green, floating, cracking, a bad smell, turning to mush, condensation in the water vessel, being stuck in a vase, being overtaken by algae, or dirty appearance.